Eligible Non-Citizen Status

When applying for federal or state financial aid with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or an eligible non-citizen. (Undocumented students can apply for state financial aid using a separate MN Dream Act application.)

You are considered an eligible non-citizen if you meet ONE of the following criteria:

You are a U.S. permanent resident with an Alien Registration Card (I-551).

You are a conditional permanent resident with an I-551C card.

You have an Arrival Departure Record (I-94) from the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) with any of the following designations:

refugee

asylum granted

parolee

victim of human trafficking

T-Visa holder

Cuban-Haitian entrant

Other Resources for International Students

If you do not qualify for state or federal aid, you still may be eligible for aid from alternative sources. Use the following links to explore and research your options: